Vanessa is a Policy and Engagement Officer at NWC, putting a gendered, feminist and community work lens on climate justice.
Doireann leads NWC’s policy work covering maternity leave, supporting the overall strategic growth of the organisation. Doireann has full oversight of NWC’s policy initiatives and manages the policy team to achieve their objectives. She identifies and builds alliances and collaborations with organisations across various sectors and represents NWC externally at local, national, and international levels.
Lili plays a key role in developing and delivering NWC’s policy, advocacy and campaigns work on women in leadership on an all-island basis. She supports the work of NWC’s All-Island Women's Forum and the Gender Quotas Alliance.
Anne oversees the co-ordination and overall management of the Finances, office policies and compliance at NWC. She is a member of the Management Team and has worked in senior management roles over 20 years in the non-governmental and private sector.
Susan coordinates the Social Prescribing Equality Proofing Project at NWC. This initiative evaluates HSE-funded social prescribing sites to improve access for underserved women—particularly young women, those in midlife, and women from marginalised communities. The work is rooted in NWC’s commitment to advancing gender equality in health by ensuring services are inclusive, rights-based, and responsive to the diverse realities of women’s lives.
Paula is Senior Policy Co-Ordinator at the National Women’s Council, leading on policy research and campaigns relating to women’s health, including reproductive rights and mental health, and works closely with the HSE and Department of Health to embed a gender lens in health policy, practice and service delivery.
Lauren is NWC’s Operations Officer and Personal Assistant to the Executive Director. She provides support to staff, the Deputy Director, the Executive Director and the Executive Board. She is the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director. Lauren also has a background in Health and Social Inclusion with a focus on improving access to high quality healthcare for women, a driver for supporting the ongoing work of NWC.
Aoife promotes NWC's work via digital platforms, communicating our impact and delivering effective social media campaigns. She also manages the feminist changemaker programme.
Róisín Lambe is the Membership and Engagement Support Officer. At NWC, Róisín maintains and works with the Customer Relationship Management system (Salesforce), acts as a first port of call for membership queries and develops and maintains membership information as part of information materials, on the website and in our internal systems. She provides support for NWC events and meetings and is a member of NWC’s internal IT committee.
Collette is Senior Membership and Engagement Coordinator at NWC. Prior to this, she was Project Coordinator of ‘Feminist Communities for Climate Justice’, a joint project between the National Women’s Council and Community Work Ireland. Collette has been working in the not-for-profit sector for over 5 years from fundraising, events and community development.
Kate leads NWC’s policy work, supporting the overall strategic growth of the organisation. Kate has full oversight of NWC’s policy initiatives and manages the policy team to achieve their objectives. She identifies and builds alliances and collaborations with organisations across various sectors and represents NWC externally at local, national, and international levels.
Stephaney is NWC's Finance Officer. Stephaney works on consolidating the monthly accounts of the NWC and also manages the Staff Payroll. The main purpose of this role is to provide financial and administrative support to the Head of Finance & Operations.
Sinéad is the Senior Communications Coordinator at NWC. Sinéad focuses particularly on the media, ensuring that women's voices and the message of women's equality are central to the national conversation.
Alex (she/they) is NWC's Policy and Engagement Officer. Through this role, Alex focuses on care and social policy - advocating for a publicaly funded early childhood care and education (ECEC) system. With a background in gender studies and political science, Alex aims to advocate for a better-improved, gender-inclusive, and diverse Irish society, where all work is valued and marginalised groups are equally considered.
Silke leads on NWC’s communications and membership work. This includes developing effective Communications and Membership Strategies in line with NWC’s Strategic Plan and overseeing their implementation and integration into NWC’s work overall.
Michaela is the Membership and Communications Coordinator at NWC covering maternity leave. She is responsible for managing membership communication, organising events and other member engagement activities and also provide communications support to key events and projects of NWC.
Donal is a Senior Policy Co-Ordinator (with a focus on Women's Equality) with NWC, leading policy and campaigns to further women’s economic equality and the provision of universal public services. His work focuses on gender and equality budgeting, work, social welfare, pensions, taxation, and public spending as related to women’s economic equality.
Maya is NWC's Policy and Engagement Officer. Her work focuses on advancing and advocating for women's health, including reproductive, sexual, and mental health. With a background in gender studies and global health, coupled with frontline experience in service provision settings. Maya is committed to addressing critical issues such as reproductive rights, health inequality, and comprehensive relationships and sexuality education.
Ivanna is a Senior Policy Co-Ordinator (Violence Against Women), responsible for leading advocacy, policy analysis, campaigning, and building relationships and alliances to advance the National Women’s Council's (NWC) goals of ending gender-based violence and exploitation. She works collaboratively with NWC members through the National Observatory on Violence Against Women and ensures that the full diversity of women is actively included in NWC’s efforts.
Leah is the Events and Administrative Assistant. She works in event coordination, logistics and administrative support in all aspects of NWCs policy. Leah has a background in social and European policy and is committed to NWCs values and ongoing work.
